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May 12, 1925.

A. H. STRINGE TABLE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed June 25, 1923 A. H. STRING ETABLE May 12, 1925 1,537,382

Filed June 25, 1925 v 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented May 12, 1925.

UN-ITED STA-res PATENT orrica,

ALFRED H. STRINGE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOH T0 COMMERCIAL RECOMPANY, OE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

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Application filed June 25, 1923.' Serial No. 641684.

To aZZ whom it may concern Be it known that I, ALFRED H; STRINGE,citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cookand State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvementsin Tables, of which the following is a specification, reference beinghad therein to the accompanyingdrawing.

This invention relates to tables, and more particularly to novelandimproved support ing means therefor.

It has been thepraoticein the construc tion of tables or desks of theelongated type such as are employed in the oflice or library.

standard, or when such legisdisposed of, a-

longitudinally extending bar or stretcher is usually resorted to, thesame bemg suitably connected at its ends by, means of cross braces, orthe like, to the end leg supports of the table.

The central-leg support above referred since it constituted anobstruction adapted to be contacted by the feet of a person occuplyingnormal position centrally of the side of the table, and was open toother objections, has been largely replaced by the stretcher projectinglengthwise of the table as above described, this stretcher beingpositioned above the floor. It has been found in practice, however, thatsome of the objections incident to the use of the contra leg are notovercome by the stretcher, for a person occupying his usual position atthe side of the table or desk is apt to bump his shins or ankles againstthe edge of the stretcher; or, in order to avoid this, as is usually thecase, he will utilize the central stretcher as a convenient foot rest,with the result that the stretcher soon becomes marrec and unsightly.

It is the primary object of the present invention to overcome theobjections incident to the supporting means for tables or desks as atpresent employed, by the provision of novel and improved siuoportingmeans which, while preserving the additional supporting efiect such ascontemplated by the auxiliary supporting means above referred to, willovercome the objectionable characteristics thereof, and -to"this end itis contemplated to provide a table with adequate supporting meansdisposed at the ends thereof whereby tables or desks of the elongatedstyle will be effectively supported, thereby making unnecessary anycentral supporting means or stretcher pro;

perfect comfort, and eliminating an unsightly and uncomfortableconstruction.

In carrying out the above objects, it is contemplated to produce atable, comparatively inexpensive in designand construction, neat inappearance, entirely comfortable to users disposed at either side of thetable centrally thereof, and atablethat is extremely strong and durable.a

Novel details of construction. and simplicity of parts will beappreciated. from the description tojfollow, which fora clearunderstanding of the invention is to be considered in connection withthe accompanying drawings forming a part hereof and wherein isdisclosed, for the purpose of illustration a convenient and satisfactoryembodiment of the invention; though it is to be borne in mind in thisconnection that minor changes in details may be resorted to withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a table embodying my improvements; and

Figure 2 is a bottom plan View.

lVith more particular reference to the drawings, wherein like referencenumerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the respective views, 1is a top or Working surface of a table or desk. which in the embodimentof the invention illustrated is of the elongated library type, it beingnoted in this connection that the said top may take various designs orshapes, such as square, oval, or the like. The top 1 is supvenientconstruction adapted to rest upon" the floor. The legs 4: arepreferablynot connected, save through the medium of the 1 frame-work 2,whereby to leave between these legs at opposite ends of the table ordesk an unobstructed space for the reception of an occupant at each endof the table, if desired. Auxiliary legs or standards 5 are provided,these legs being arranged one adj acent each end of the table andcentrally of the sides of the table. to be secured to the frame-work 2in any desired manner, and are adapted to be con. nected to the legs 4intermediate the top and bottom thereof, as by curved braces 6. The legs5 are unconnected one to another, whereby to leave an elongatedunobstructed space beneath the table centrally thereof and for asubstantial distance, for the reception of the feet and legs of usersoccupying normal positions at opposite sides of the table. Again, thecurved braces 6 are of such construction that occupants at the ends ofthe table will find a convenient leg and foot receiving space ofsubstantial area.

I By the construction described, an extremely strong and comfortabletable results, and one that will not readily be marred or scratched asis the case where obstructional bracing means are provided.

In the description orclaims wherein the term table may be referred to,the term is to be construed as a comprehensive one, including a desk, orthe like.

I claim:

1. In a stationary table, the combination of atop, legs depending fromthe top, one at each corner thereof, auxiliary legs arranged adjacentthe ends of the table at a point intermediate the corner leg supportsand spaced inwardly therefrom, and means for securing the auxiliary legsupports to the corner leg supports whereby there is provided anunobstructed central end space between the corner leg supports and theadjacent auxiliary leg support, and the auxiliary leg supports beingfree from connection one with another, whereby the space These legs 5are adapted between the auxiliary leg supports centrally of the table isalso unobstructed.

2. In a stationary table, the combination of a top frame, a pair of legsupports at opposite ends of the table, the legs of each pair beingseparated from one another from the frame downwardly to the surface byan unobstructed space, an auxiliary leg support disposed inwardly fromsaid end leg supports, and brace arms extending from the end legsupports to the adjacent auxiliary leg support, the top frame of thetable being continuous and rigid and the auxiliary leg supports beingfree from connection one with another, whereby there is maintained acontinuous unobstructed space at all times from the top of the table tothe surface be tween said auxiliary leg supports.

3. In a stationary table, the combination of a rigid top frame, a pairof leg supports at opposite ends of the table, the legs of each pairbeing separated from one another from the frame downwardly by anunobstructed space, an auxiliary leg support disposed inwardly from saidend leg supports, and brace arms extending from the end leg supports tothe adjacent auxiliary leg support, the end leg supports being free fromdirect connection with one another and the auxiliary leg supports beingfree from connection with one another.

4. In a stationary table free from central supporting characteristics,the combination of a continuous rigid top, and means for supporting saidtop wholly from the ends, I

comprising a leg disposed at each corner of the table, and auxiliarylegs, one between each corner leg and disposed inwardly with respect tothe corner legs, braces extending from the corner legs and connectingwith the adjacent auxiliary leg, whereby there is maintained a free andunobstructed space at the end of the table between the corner legs tothe point of connection with the auxiliary leg, and said auxiliary legsbeing free from connection with one another, whereby there is maintaineda free and unobstructed space from the top of the table to the surfacebetween said auxiliary legs.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence oftwo witnesses,

ALFRED H. STRINGE.

Witnesses WILLIAM N. EDWARDS, JAMES O. OLIVER.

